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Riverside Unified School District public meetings in 2021

23 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 15, 2021

Board of Education Meeting (Board Organization 5:00 P.M - - Regular Board Meeting 6:30 P.M.) Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

Board elects officers for 2022 at annual organizational meeting

This is the annual organizational meeting of the Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education. The board will elect a President, Vice President, and Clerk for 2022, appoint the Superintendent as Secretary to the Board, set regular meeting dates, and appoint representatives to the City of Rocklin Liaison Committee.

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✓ Decided: Rocklin Unified School District Board elects 2022 officers and committee members

The Board of Trustees conducted its annual organization, electing new officers and appointing representatives to various district and county committees for 2022. The Board also established the meeting schedule for the upcoming year.

Wed Nov 17, 2021

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

Board to hold closed session on litigation and labor negotiations

The Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. Open session includes a special recognition for a family partner in education, reports from employee organizations, and approval of consent calendar items including the Victory High School plan for student achievement.

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✓ Decided: Board discusses COVID-19 mandates and state government correspondence

The Board discussed a joint letter to the Governor of California requesting transparent indicators for ending mask mandates and local control over health guidance. Trustees also discussed potential updates to high school dress code policies and recognized long-serving employees.

Wed Oct 20, 2021

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

RUSD Board approves settlement agreement and employee dismissal

The Rocklin Unified School District Board met to report closed-session actions, including approving a litigation settlement and authorizing dismissal charges against a classified employee. The open session featured informational reports from employee organizations and special recognitions for a family partner and a new high school administrator.

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✓ Decided: Board approves legal settlement and personnel dismissal charges

The Board of Education approved a settlement agreement for an Office of Administrative Hearing case and authorized charges for the dismissal of a permanent classified employee. The Board also approved several consent calendar items, including personnel reports and bill warrants.

Wed Oct 6, 2021

Board of Education Study Session, 4:00 P.M, Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

Board discusses Math Improvement and Learning Recovery updates, then moves to closed session

The Riverside Unified School District Board will hold a study session to receive updates on learning recovery and math improvement initiatives for the 2021‑22 school year. A panel of principals and teachers will share progress, challenges, and next steps. After the public discussion, the Board will adjourn to a closed session to address litigation, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. Public comment is limited to in‑person remarks.

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✓ Decided: Board receives update on math improvement and learning recovery efforts

The Board of Education received a presentation and update on math improvement and learning recovery priorities for the 2021-22 school year. No formal actions were taken during the study session or the subsequent closed session.

Wed Sep 22, 2021

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

Board settles student litigation, approves employee dismissal

The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 22, 2021. In closed session, the board approved the appointment of Penelope Shelton as Assistant Principal at Whitney High School, authorized a settlement agreement for an Office of Administrative Hearings case (OAH Case No 2021070886), and voted to issue charges for dismissal with unpaid suspension against a permanent classified employee. The board also met to discuss labor negotiations and anticipated litigation. The meeting was conducted under Executive Order N-29-20, allowing teleconference participation, and was open to in-person and virtual public attendance.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints new Whitney High School Assistant Principal

The Board of Education approved the appointment of Penelope (Penny) Shelton as Assistant Principal at Whitney High School. Other actions included approving a legal settlement and the issuance of charges for a classified employee's dismissal. The Board also passed a series of consent calendar items including personnel reports and bill warrants.

Wed Sep 1, 2021

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

RUSD board to introduce new administrators, receive court recognition

The Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting that includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters, followed by an open session. The board will introduce five new administrators: a Director of Transportation, Assistant Director of Special Education, an elementary principal, and two assistant principals. The Placer County Superior Court will present an appreciation to the district.

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✓ Decided: Rocklin Unified School District Board holds regular meeting

The Board of Education reconvened from closed session to open session, where no substantive actions were taken. The meeting focused on introducing new administrators, receiving a plaque of appreciation from the Placer County Superior Court, and discussing COVID-19 updates and public concerns.

Tue Aug 24, 2021

Board of Education Special Meeting, Closed Session, 4:00 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677

RUSD Board holds closed session on litigation, personnel, labor

This is a special closed session meeting of the Riverside Unified School District Board of Education. The Board will discuss anticipated litigation, public employee discipline/dismissal/release, and labor negotiations. No public action or vote on substantive items is scheduled.

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Wed Aug 4, 2021

Board of Education Special Meeting, Study Session, 12:00 P.M, Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

Board to discuss math improvement, learning recovery, and new elementary school

This is a study session, not a voting meeting. The board will hear updates on K-12 math improvement progress, learning recovery plans tied to COVID-19 school closures, and the opening of Quarry Trail Elementary (scheduled for August 2022). No formal decisions are expected.

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✓ Decided: Rocklin Unified School District Board holds study session on academic and facility updates

The Board of Education conducted a study session to receive staff updates on math improvement, learning recovery, and the opening of Quarry Trail Elementary. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Wed Aug 4, 2021

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

Board approves three administrative appointments

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including a closed session. In closed session, the Board approved the appointments of Lori Kircher as Assistant Principal at Sunset Ranch Elementary (0.5 FTE), Christa Burke as Assistant Director of Special Education, and Matt Sanchez as Director of Transportation. The open session includes public comment and procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Rocklin Unified School District Board approves three administrative appointments

The Board of Education approved the appointments of an Assistant Principal, an Assistant Director of Special Education, and a Director of Transportation. The Board also approved the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes and several personnel reports.

Tue Jul 27, 2021

Board of Education Special Meeting, Study Session, 3:30 P.M. RUSD Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

Board to review CDPH guidance on COVID-19

The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special study session to review California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidance. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. No votes on substantive items are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews CDPH health guidance for 2021-22 school year

The Board held a study session to discuss California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidance and the district's response for K-12 schools. No formal votes were taken; the Board provided recommendations to staff to adjust a draft guidance document for a future vote.

Thu Jun 17, 2021

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

Closed session includes principal appointment and lawsuit settlement

The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel appointments, litigation settlement, and labor negotiations. Open session includes recognitions of new staff: a middle school assistant principal and two program specialists. The meeting is conducted in person and via live stream under COVID-19 teleconference rules.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints new elementary principal and approves legal settlement

The Board of Education approved the appointment of a new principal for Rock Creek Elementary and authorized a settlement agreement for an Office of Administrative Hearing case. The meeting also included a COVID-19 update and public comments regarding mask mandates.

Mon Jun 14, 2021

Board of Education Special Meeting, Closed Session, 7:30 A.M. RUSD Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677

Board will address litigation, employee discipline, labor talks, and superintendent review

The Riverside Unified School District Board will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss several matters. Items include a conference with legal counsel on anticipated and existing litigation, public employee discipline or dismissal, a conference with labor negotiators, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. The agenda also notes teleconference flexibility and in‑person public comment procedures.

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✓ Decided: No substantive actions taken during RUSD Special Board Meeting

The Board of Education met in closed session to discuss legal counsel, employee discipline, labor negotiations, and the Superintendent's performance evaluation. No action was taken during the closed session.

Wed Jun 9, 2021

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

Board approves new assistant principal, director and program specialists

The board will hold closed session to discuss personnel appointments, legal matters, and labor negotiations, then reconvene for open session. In closed session, the board approved the appointments of Karen Honegger as Assistant Principal at Granite Oaks Middle School, Elisabeth Davidson as Director of Academic Improvement and MTSS, and Amanda Bannister and Kaili Bray as Program Specialists II, all effective July 1, 2021. The open session includes recognition of a Rocklin High School Assistant Principal and a report on closed session actions.

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✓ Decided: Board approves four administrative appointments in closed session

The Board of Education approved the appointment of an Assistant Principal and three program and academic directors. The open session included public comments regarding curriculum and school culture, as well as reports from employee organizations.

Wed Jun 2, 2021

Board of Education Special Meeting, Closed Session, 5:30 P.M. Victory High School (Library), 3250 Victory Dr., Rocklin, CA 95765

RUSD board holds special closed session on legal, personnel matters

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education. The board will discuss anticipated litigation, employee discipline/dismissal, and labor negotiations. No public action items are on the agenda; the meeting is procedural.

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✓ Decided: No action taken during Rocklin Unified School District Special Meeting

The Board of Education met in closed session to discuss litigation, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. The minutes record that no action was taken during the closed session.

Wed May 19, 2021

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

Board appoints assistant principal, approves legal settlement

The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting with a closed session that included personnel and legal matters, followed by an open session. The board voted to appoint Jenn Stedman as Assistant Principal at Rocklin High School and approved a settlement agreement for an Office of Administrative Hearings case. The meeting also featured recognition of the AFJROTC Color Guard and instructors.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints new high school assistant principal and approves legal settlement

The Board of Education approved the appointment of Jenn Stedman as Assistant Principal of Rocklin High School. Additionally, the Board approved a settlement agreement for an Office of Administrative Hearing case and authorized the Superintendent to execute it.

Wed May 5, 2021

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

Board to receive COVID-19 update and recognize student representatives

The Riverside Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting in hybrid format due to COVID-19. The board will recognize student board representatives from Whitney, Rocklin, and Victory High Schools. The superintendent will present an update on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the district. The board will also hold closed session for legal, personnel, and labor negotiation matters.

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✓ Decided: Board recognizes student representatives and discusses COVID-19 graduation guidelines

The Board of Education recognized student representatives for the 2020-21 school year. No substantive actions were taken during the open session, which focused on COVID-19 public health orders and graduation seating. The Board reported that no action was taken during the closed session.

Wed Apr 21, 2021

Board of Education Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

Rocklin school board to recognize vaccine pharmacy and academic decathlon

The board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation and labor negotiations, followed by open session recognitions. The public may attend in person with limited seating or view via live stream.

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✓ Decided: Board approves OAH settlement and consent agenda items

The Board of Education approved a settlement agreement for an Office of Administrative Hearing case. The Board also approved a series of consent calendar items, including personnel reports and bill warrants. Other activities included recognizing a local pharmacy and the Rocklin High School Academic Decathlon Team.

Wed Apr 7, 2021

Board of Education Study Session 4:00 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

Trustees to discuss math improvement and COVID learning loss plans

The board will hear presentations on math programs and student performance, and on learning loss due to COVID-19, including a draft plan for summer 2021 and beyond using state/federal funds. Trustees will provide input but no votes are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews math improvement and pandemic learning loss plans

The Board of Education held a study session to review informational reports on mathematics improvement and student learning loss. Trustees provided input and feedback on proposed multi-year plans to address these issues. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded during the session.

Wed Mar 17, 2021

Board of Education Study Session 4:00 P.M. and Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

Board to discuss LCAP update and hold closed session on litigation

The board will hold a study session at 4:00 PM to review the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) update, including draft goals and baseline data for 2021-2024. Following a closed session to discuss litigation and labor negotiations, the regular meeting at 6:30 PM will include reports on closed session actions, recognitions of student teams, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Rocklin Unified School District Board approves two legal settlement agreements

The Board of Education approved settlement agreements for two separate Office of Administrative Hearing cases. Staff also presented plans to fully reopen schools for all students five days a week on April 6, 2021.

Wed Mar 3, 2021

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

Board to hear COVID-19 update, recognize student broadcasting awards

The Board will meet in closed session to discuss litigation, personnel, and labor negotiations, including the release of one probationary teacher. The open session includes a COVID-19 update and recognition of Whitney High School's broadcasting program for national awards.

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✓ Decided: Board approves personnel releases and plans full school reopening for April 6

The Board of Education approved the release of one probationary teacher and one administrator. Staff presented plans to fully reopen schools five days a week on April 6 with traditional schedules and restrictions.

Wed Feb 10, 2021

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

RUSD board to receive COVID-19 update, honor student poet

The board will hold a regular meeting with closed session for legal and personnel matters, followed by open session. Highlights include recognition of a student poetry contest winner, introduction of a new communications chief, and a COVID-19 update from the superintendent. Public comment will be accepted via live stream.

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✓ Decided: Rocklin Unified School District Board approves consent agenda items

The Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting minutes from January 20 and January 27, 2021. The Board also approved the certificated, management, and classified personnel reports and bill warrants. No action was taken during the closed session.

Wed Jan 27, 2021

Board of Education Study Session 4:00 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

Board discusses RUSD budget for 2021-2024 at study session

The Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss the RUSD budget for fiscal years 2021-2024. The meeting includes opening procedures, public comment via live stream, and closed session for legal, personnel, and labor negotiations. The board will later report any actions taken in closed session.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education conducts study session on 2021-2024 budget

The Board reviewed a presentation on the 2021-2024 budget and discussed feedback from parent and staff surveys and Parent Teacher Club meetings. No substantive actions or votes were taken during the session.

Wed Jan 20, 2021

Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing and Participation

Board appoints Sundeep Dosanjh as Chief of Communications and Community Engagement

The board will hear a COVID-19 update from the superintendent and report on closed session actions. In closed session, the board voted to appoint Sundeep Dosanjh as Chief of Communications and Community Engagement, effective January 29, 2021.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints Sundeep Dosanjh as Chief of Communications

The Board of Education appointed Sundeep Dosanjh to the role of Chief of Communications and Community Engagement. The meeting also included updates on the district's AM/PM learning model and reports from employee organizations.